Optimized for Stage 3b Soup & Salad 4 Servings

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup

Silky, velvety cauliflower soup simmered with sweet caramelized garlic and finished with unsweetened almond milk and fresh thyme.

Nutrition Per Serving USDA FoodData Grounded
Calories 120 kcal
Protein 4 g
Potassium 240 mg
Phosphorus 60 mg
Sodium 95 mg
Prep Time: 10 mins · Cook Time: 25 mins · Total Time: 35 mins
Why This Recipe Fits Stage 3b:

Delivers all the creamy, comforting mouthfeel of traditional potato or clam chowder with only 240 mg of potassium and under 100 mg of sodium per bowl.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Add cauliflower florets, water, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until cauliflower is very fork-tender.

  5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth and velvety.

  6. Stir in unsweetened almond milk, warm through for 2 minutes, and serve.

Kidney Nutrition & Mineral Prep Tips

Dietitian Tip: Cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables in renal nutrition because it can be mashed, riced, or pureed into soups to replace high-potassium potatoes without spiking blood numbers.

Stage Adaptation: Safe for all stages (1 through 4).

Clinical Disclaimer: Recipe nutrient values are based on USDA FoodData Central calculations. Individual lab parameters vary; always confirm your personalized potassium, sodium, and protein limits with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.